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Graduate Women in Science (GWIS) @gwis-national.bsky.social · 4d

We're just 1 week away! 📆 Don't forget to join us 10/15 for an engaging conversation with Dr. Julie Fleishman - forensic anthropologist, GWIS alumna, and 2015 Nell Mondy Fellowship Award recipient. 🔍👩‍🔬💬
We can't wait to see you there! 🤩

#GWIS #WomenInSTEM #Leadership #Science

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Graduate Women in Science (GWIS) @gwis-national.bsky.social · 9d

GWIS empowers women in science 🌍👩‍🔬
Why join?
✅ Fellowships & grants (no fees)
✅ Network of 1,000+ scientists
✅ Leadership & mentorship opportunities

Open to anyone with a degree (affiliate memberships too!).

👉 Become a member today & help shape the future of science.
🔗 www.gwis.org/page/members...

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Graduate Women in Science (GWIS) @gwis-national.bsky.social · 12d

✨ Honorary Member Spotlight✨

Dr. Iris Beatriz Vega Erramuspe directs a research program dedicated to low-cost, portable biosensors for real-time monitoring of air, water, and soil quality. 🍃

👉 Learn more/nominate an extraordinary scientist at: lnkd.in/eKy7h-Ak

Graduate Women in Science (GWIS) @gwis-national.bsky.social · 12d

📣 GWIS is Recruiting Volunteers! 📣

💡 We're looking for dedicated members to serve in national leadership and committee roles. This is your chance to help shape the future of GWIS, build your leadership skills, and support women in STEM. ✍️⚖️💻 🌎

📧 Want to learn more? Contact: [email protected]

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Graduate Women in Science (GWIS) @gwis-national.bsky.social · 15d

📢 Now Recruiting: GWIS Editor & Newsletter Editors ✍️

We're seeking volunteers to join our Media Committee! This is a great opportunity to play a role in shaping GWIS communications and amplifying the voices of women in science.

📧 Interested? Contact us at [email protected]

Graduate Women in Science (GWIS) @gwis-national.bsky.social · 16d

📣 Now Recruiting: GWIS Parliamentary Committee Members ⚖️

We're seeking committed members to join the Parliamentary Committee, which ensures our organization runs smoothly and according to best governance practices.

Interested? Contact us at [email protected]

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Graduate Women in Science (GWIS) @gwis-national.bsky.social · 17d

📣 Now Recruiting: GWIS National Fellowships Coordinator 📣

We're also seeking a dedicated individual to serve as National Fellowships Coordinator. This leadership role oversees our National Fellowship Program.

Interested in learning more? Contact us at [email protected]

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Graduate Women in Science (GWIS) @gwis-national.bsky.social · 17d

📣 Now Recruiting: GWIS Fellowships Technology Assistant 📣

We're seeking a dedicated member to serve as Fellowships Technology Assistant (FTA). This role provides critical technical support for our National Fellowship Program.

Interested? Contact us at [email protected]

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Graduate Women in Science (GWIS) @gwis-national.bsky.social · 17d

🌟 GWIS is recruiting volunteers! 🌟
Open roles include editors, PR, tech, fellowships, parliamentary, DEI, programming, and development. A great way to build leadership skills + support women in STEM.
📧 [email protected]

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Graduate Women in Science (GWIS) @gwis-national.bsky.social · 20d

🌟 Applications Open: GWIS National Fellowship Program '26-'27 🌟

The GWIS National Fellowship Program is dedicated to advancing women’s academic and professional careers in the natural and social sciences.

📅 Deadline: Mon, 1/12/26, @ 5:00 PM ET.
🔗: lnkd.in/dw7FDkA

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Graduate Women in Science (GWIS) @gwis-national.bsky.social · 20d

We're inviting nominations for the 𝐇𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐌𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔! 🌟 This prestigious award recognizes women who have made exceptional contributions to scientific research, communication, careers, and education. 🏆

#GWIS #WomeninSTEM #WomeninScience

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Graduate Women in Science (GWIS) @gwis-national.bsky.social · 21d

🌟 Nominations Open! 🌟
The GWIS Honorary Membership Awards celebrate extraordinary women in science — leaders in research, education, communication & mentorship.

📅 Deadline: Jan 10, 2026
👉 www.gwis.org/page/honorar...

Nominate a woman scientist today! 💫

#WomenInSTEM #GWIS #ScienceLeadership

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Graduate Women in Science (GWIS) @gwis-national.bsky.social · 27d

Mark your calendars for 10/15! 📆 Join us for an engaging conversation with Dr. Julie Fleishman - forensic anthropologist, GWIS alumna, and 2015 Nell Mondy Fellowship Award recipient. 🔍👩‍🔬💬
We can't wait to see you there! 🤩

#GWIS #WomenInSTEM #Leadership #Science

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Graduate Women in Science (GWIS) @gwis-national.bsky.social · 27d

🌟 The first GWIS National Council Meeting of the 2025–2026 year is today!

We’re excited to gather with our incredible team that helps guide GWIS forward.

We also have several open national leadership roles! If you're interested, please reach out to make an impact. ✍️⚖️🔬

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Graduate Women in Science (GWIS) @gwis-national.bsky.social · 29d

🌟 Our first GWIS National Council Meeting of 2025–2026 is this Sunday! Excited to kick off the year with our leaders and welcome new voices into open roles: Editor ✍️, Parliamentarian ⚖️, AAAS Rep 🔬. 💫

#GWIS #Leadership #WomenInSTEM

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Graduate Women in Science (GWIS) @gwis-national.bsky.social · Sep 6

In the late 1990's, 17 women at MIT said “Enough!” to gender discrimination in science. 👩‍🔬🔬😡

📖 Join our October Book Club to discuss "The Exceptions" by Kate Zernike!

🗓️ Fri, 10/24 | 🕐 1 PM EST | 💻 Online
🎁 GWIS members: Register for a chance to win a free copy!
🔗 forms.gle/Ztk86D8wR6sG...

Graduate Women in Science (GWIS) @gwis-national.bsky.social · Sep 5

Want to learn how actress Nichelle Nichols turned science fiction into science fact?! 🖖🚀🤯

🎥 Join us next Thursday (9/11) for a fun discussion about the documentary "Woman in Motion" — on Amazon Prime, Paramount+, and Tubi.
🕐 Time: 1:00 PM EST
💻Register🔗: forms.gle/UYLesXLSdzL1...

Graduate Women in Science (GWIS) @gwis-national.bsky.social · Aug 22

Congratulations to our 2025 Honorary Membership Awardees! This is the highest honor that GWIS bestows, and it recognizes outstanding women scientists.

Nominations are welcome and are not limited to GWIS members, so if you know an amazing woman, go to our website today!

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Graduate Women in Science (GWIS) @gwis-national.bsky.social · Jul 29

Discover the untold stories of two women who shaped early American research by joining our book discussion series starting August 22nd. We can't wait to see you there!

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American Association for the Advancement of Science @aaas.org · Jul 15

Love SciComm? Want to lead online conversations with real impact? AAAS is seeking applicants for the LSEN Digital Liaison.

✅ $2,500 honorarium.

🧠 Build your STEMM network.

⌛ Contribute 10 hours/month.

🗓️ Deadline: July 18.

Apply now 👉 airtable.com/appgk56K6aub...

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Eric Topol @erictopol.bsky.social · Jun 30

Another new possible benefit of GLP-1 drugs independent of any weight loss: Monoclonal Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance (MGUS, a pre-malignant blood disorder with known CV risk) reduction of CV events
jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...

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I Post Animal Vids... 😊 @realjfairclough.bsky.social · Jun 30

A grandma celebrating the birthday of her #dog. The dog didn’t even look at the food, the eyes were all on grandma... 🥺 #dogday

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Science Friday @scifri.bsky.social · Jun 30

From ripped parachutes to fuzzy camera feeds, geologist Steve Squyres and his NASA team had to tackle countless problems to land two rovers on Mars.

Hear how he risked his career—and millions of dollars—in Ep. 7 of “The Leap,” a @hypothesisfund.bsky.social project with SciFri.

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Graduate Women in Science (GWIS) @gwis-national.bsky.social · Jun 21

Inspiring talk by Cynthia Chappell!

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Graduate Women in Science (GWIS) @gwis-national.bsky.social · Jun 21

Starting off the National conference with opening remarks from Carissa Philippi!

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